Makutsata began to get a little agitated at his daughter's personality which he basically determined was the reason why she was holding herself back from her true abilities. Noticing her hesitating yet again her began to wonder if she was okay but refused to say anything or display his emotions. Instead he just waited patiently until she made up her mind.

I was still a little unsure and stood in a position of uncertainty, ready to face my father. I nodded to him shyly to show that I was ready, and soon a whole other me would take over, literally. And it was time to show my dad what I could do.

My lips curved in the style of a smirk and a sly look appeared in my eyes as I maintained my position in the Hyuuga stance. My voice did not have a stutter in it, it had confidence and sternness, seemingly to be more ready and brave. I awaited his response.

In this attacking motion of a sweep, when he would put his arm out, I side -stepped it and took two fingers hitting some of the pressure/chakra points in his arms. It was only then he looked up to realize that my Byakugan eyes were fully functioning and activated. Before he could react, I switched position, going under his arm I was holding and letting go of it, palming the center of his stomach and pushing him back a few inches.

She sat hidden in a tree. She knew this wouldn't really be hidden, considering both the people she was watching had the ability to see EVERYTHING. Still, she needed to watch this. She assumed this was Akahana's father that was fighting her. She knew a very slight bit about this man. She knew specifically, this was the man keeping Akahana in the village. Togi wouldn't interrupt the fight, but she would surely root for a winner.

_________________"The fear of pain is worse than pain itself... and pain itself hurts like hell."

~Kasabana Taiyou

Well, Guest, you may have lost the person of your dreams, but you still have Togi. You all still have Togi!!!

After his daughter's skillful defense against his weak attack, Makutsata was really impressed. He stood there after she knocked him back a little and smiled. "You have surely improved my daughter and I am proud of you" he said as he noticed a young girl in a tree looking at his little test.

My Byakugan deactivated and I smiled, nodding to him, and thanking him for this training session. Rather for complimenting me on how far I've come and how much stronger I've gotten to be than before. Then, at the mention of friend, I turned around to see who was there and noticed a small figure in a tree. It was Togi! I recognized her. I called to her with a smile on my face with joy in the tone of my voice.

She made a smile and a wave. She jumped a few trees forward, but didn't move directly next to the two. "I just came to watch..." She wasn't planning on talking much, this seemed like a nice family moment, so she just wouldn't fit. She simply sat there, calm, watching the two.

_________________"The fear of pain is worse than pain itself... and pain itself hurts like hell."

~Kasabana Taiyou

Well, Guest, you may have lost the person of your dreams, but you still have Togi. You all still have Togi!!!

Makutsata watches as the girl comes closer, deactivating his byakugan and turning his back to both girls. "We are done for today Akahana, when you are ready come see me again. I will teach you and train you to use the rest of the techniques." He spoke then began walking away, putting up one hand as he disappeared through the doors.

She flicked her eyes up at the mention of her name. She hoped the man's answer would be yes. If it wasn't... she would just take Akahana along anyway. She didn't care about authorities. Parents meant nothing to her. They were just there to bring you along, you can grow up perfectly fine without them.

_________________"The fear of pain is worse than pain itself... and pain itself hurts like hell."

~Kasabana Taiyou

Well, Guest, you may have lost the person of your dreams, but you still have Togi. You all still have Togi!!!

Turning around Makutsata raised an eyebrow then pondered that thought for a moment. He knew his daughter had come very far and still had ways to go, thinking the travels would give her more motivation to get stronger and become more confident. Without hesitation in his voice he spoke "Yes you may my daughter. Have lots of fun and be safe." he said walking out the door and into the house.

My eyes widened in delight and the pure expression of joy and shock was displayed on my face together. I got up from the bowing position and walked slowly over to a small distance to where Togi would have been and I smiled.

"I don't know if this is all real. But I believe he just told me I could be a chuunin and travel with you."

Her lips curled to a smile as stepped close to Akahana and gave her a hug. "Wonderful, now all you need to do is become a chuunin and we can be off on our way. Can't be that hard to do it the old fashioned way, right?"

_________________"The fear of pain is worse than pain itself... and pain itself hurts like hell."

~Kasabana Taiyou

Well, Guest, you may have lost the person of your dreams, but you still have Togi. You all still have Togi!!!

"Oh... well, then we can just go, yeah? We have two options. We can either go on foot, the old fashioned way, or we can take... a vehicle." She made a smile, pride welling up in her heart as she thought about her amazing new puppet.

_________________"The fear of pain is worse than pain itself... and pain itself hurts like hell."

~Kasabana Taiyou

Well, Guest, you may have lost the person of your dreams, but you still have Togi. You all still have Togi!!!

"I suppose we'll do a mix of them. Come, we shall ride." She motioned the girl to follow her as she began to run through the forest. In a small clearing she found what she wanted. It was a large tent with legs coming out. She got atop, into the tent and waited for her friend to come and see the mystical machine. She sat in the vehicle so her legs were on either side of it's head and her hands were outstretched slightly, like she was holding reigns. She was ready to start riding.

_________________"The fear of pain is worse than pain itself... and pain itself hurts like hell."

~Kasabana Taiyou

Well, Guest, you may have lost the person of your dreams, but you still have Togi. You all still have Togi!!!

Questioning and curious, I got on without much fear, but a slight amount. I was about ready to ride too. I guess I didn't have to ask what this thing was, it seemed to be something that Togi had invented, I assumed. Well, I guess we would see what adventures lie ahead.

Once her friend had gotten on she pulled her hands up and the machine lifted itself. She stretched her fingers around, getting ready to ride. "Alright, let's go." She disconnected one of her hands, but kept the other out, controlling the creature. She sat against one of the tent walls and looked at Akahana as they moved out of the area. "So, where should we go first?"

_________________"The fear of pain is worse than pain itself... and pain itself hurts like hell."

~Kasabana Taiyou

Well, Guest, you may have lost the person of your dreams, but you still have Togi. You all still have Togi!!!